NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATOR · TCS PIN: OR CSD No: ... BOX] Yes No B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL SWORN AFFIDAVIT Yes No IF YES, WHO WAS THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY? ... The following documents

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NNRSCM 06-2017: APPOINTMENT OF A SUPPLY FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAPTOPS.ACCESSORIES AND COMPUTER SCREENS

BID NO. NNRSCM-06-2017

ISSUE DATE 10 NOVEMBER 2017

CLOSING DATE AND TIME 01 DECEMBER 2017 AT 11H00

DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAPTOPS,ACCESSORIES AND COMPUTER SCREEN

BID VALIDITY PERIOD 90 DAYS (FROM CLOSING DATE)

SCM ENQUIRIES : MS. MMALENKOANE MOKOENA TEL: 012 674-7108 EMAIL : [email protected]

TECHNICAL ENQUIRES: CONTACT : MR JULIAN BOULTON TEL: 012 674-7176

NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATOR

For the protection of persons, property and the environment

against nuclear damage

INVITATION TO BID

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NNRSCM 06-2017: NNRSCM-06-2017: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAPTOPS,ACCESSORIES AND COMPUTER SCREENS .

DETAILS OF THE BIDDER

Name of bidder

Registration

number

VAT registration

number

Central Supplier Database (CSD)Registration Number

Contact person

Telephone number

Fax number

E-mail address

Postal address

Physical address

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NNRSCM 06-2017: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAPTOPS,ACCESSORIES AND COMPUTER SCREENS.

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CONTENTS Bidders are to ensure that they received all pages of this document, which consists of the

following:

Section 1 : Invitation to Bid (SBD1)

Section 2 : Submission requirements

Section 3 : Functional Requirements : Terms of Reference

Section 4 : Evaluation Methodology and Selection Process

Section 5 : Pricing Proposal

Section 6 : Annexures

Annexure 1 : Preference Point Clain Form for BBBEE (SBD 6.1)

Annexure 2 : Declaration of Interest (SBD 4)

Annexure 3 : Declaration of Bidders Past SCM Practices (SBD 8)

Annexure 4 : Certificate of independent bid determination (SBD 9)Checklist

Annexure 5 : General Conditions of Contract (GCC)

Section 6

: Checklist

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SECTION 1 INVITATION TO BID

YOU ARE HEREBY INVITED TO BID FOR REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATOR

BID NUMBER: NNRSCM-06-2017 CLOSING DATE: 01 DECEMBER 2017 CLOSING TIME: 11H00

DESCRIPTION

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAPTOPS,ACCESSORIES AND COMPUTER SCREENS..

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILL IN AND SIGN A WRITTEN CONTRACT FORM (SBD7).

BID RESPONSE DOCUMENTS MAY BE DEPOSITED IN THE BID BOX SITUATED AT (STREET ADDRESS)

NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATOR

BLOCK G, ECO GLADES OFFICE PARK

420 WITCH HAZEL AVENUE

ECO PARK, CENTURION.

SUPPLIER INFORMATION

NAME OF BIDDER

POSTAL ADDRESS

STREET ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER CODE NUMBER

CELLPHONE NUMBER

FACSIMILE NUMBER CODE NUMBER

E-MAIL ADDRESS

VAT REGISTRATION NUMBER

TCS PIN: OR CSD No:

B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE [TICK APPLICABLE BOX]

Yes

No

B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL SWORN AFFIDAVIT

Yes

No

IF YES, WHO WAS THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY?

AN ACCOUNTING OFFICER AS CONTEMPLATED IN THE CLOSE CORPORATION ACT (CCA) AND NAME THE APPLICABLE IN THE TICK BOX

AN ACCOUNTING OFFICER AS CONTEMPLATED IN THE CLOSE CORPORATION ACT (CCA)

A VERIFICATION AGENCY ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN ACCREDITATION SYSTEM (SANAS)

A REGISTERED AUDITOR

NAME:

[A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE/SWORN AFFIDAVIT(FOR EMEs& QSEs) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR PREFERENCE POINTS FOR B-BBEE]

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ARE YOU THE ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE GOODS /SERVICES /WORKS OFFERED?

Yes No

[IF YES ENCLOSE PROOF]

ARE YOU A FOREIGN BASED SUPPLIER FOR THE GOODS /SERVICES /WORKS OFFERED?

Yes No

[IF YES ANSWER PART B:3 BELOW ]

SIGNATURE OF BIDDER ……………………………… DATE

CAPACITY UNDER WHICH THIS BID IS SIGNED (Attach proof of authority to sign this bid; e.g. resolution of directors, etc.)

TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS OFFERED

TOTAL BID PRICE (ALL INCLUSIVE)

BIDDING PROCEDURE ENQUIRIES MAY BE DIRECTED TO: TECHNICAL INFORMATION MAY BE DIRECTED TO:

DEPARTMENT/ PUBLIC ENTITY National Nuclear Regulator CONTACT PERSON Julian Boulton

CONTACT PERSON Mmalenkoane Mokoena TELEPHONE NUMBER 012 674-7176

TELEPHONE NUMBER 012 674 -7108

E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]

PART B TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDDING

1. BID SUBMISSION: 1.1. BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED BY THE STIPULATED TIME TO THE CORRECT ADDRESS. LATE

BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION. 1.2. ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE OFFICIAL FORMS PROVIDED–(NOT TO BE RE-

TYPED) OR ONLINE

1.3. BIDDERS MUST REGISTER ON THE CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE (CSD) TO UPLOAD MANDATORY INFORMATION NAMELY: ( BUSINESS REGISTRATION/ DIRECTORSHIP/ MEMBERSHIP/IDENTITY NUMBERS; TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS; AND BANKING INFORMATION FOR VERIFICATION PURPOSES). B-BBEE CERTIFICATE OR SWORN AFFIDAVIT FOR B-BBEE MUST BE SUBMITTED TO BIDDING INSTITUTION.

1.4. THIS BID IS SUBJECT TO THE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK

ACT 2000 AND THE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS, 2017, THE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (GCC) AND, IF APPLICABLE, ANY OTHER LEGISLATION OR SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT.

2. TAX COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

2.1 BIDDERS MUST ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR TAX OBLIGATIONS.

2.2 BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR UNIQUE PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN) ISSUED BY SARS TO ENABLE THE ORGAN OF STATE TO VIEW THE TAXPAYER’S PROFILE AND TAX STATUS.

2.3 APPLICATION FOR TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS (TCS) OR PIN MAY ALSO BE MADE VIA E-FILING. IN ORDER TO USE THIS PROVISION, TAXPAYERS WILL NEED TO REGISTER WITH SARS AS E-FILERS THROUGH THE WEBSITE WWW.SARS.GOV.ZA.

http://www.sars.gov.za/

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2.4 BIDDERS MAY ALSO SUBMIT A PRINTED TCS TOGETHER WITH THE BID.

2.5 IN BIDS WHERE CONSORTIA / JOINT VENTURES / SUB-CONTRACTORS ARE INVOLVED, EACH PARTY MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE PROOF OF TCS / PIN / CSD NUMBER.

2.6 WHERE NO TCS IS AVAILABLE BUT THE BIDDER IS REGISTERED ON THE CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE (CSD), A CSD NUMBER MUST BE PROVIDED.

3. QUESTIONNAIRE TO BIDDING FOREIGN SUPPLIERS

3.1. IS THE BIDDER A RESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (RSA)? YES NO

3.2. DOES THE BIDDER HAVE A BRANCH IN THE RSA? YES NO

3.3. DOES THE BIDDER HAVE A PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE RSA? YES NO

3.4. DOES THE BIDDER HAVE ANY SOURCE OF INCOME IN THE RSA? YES NO

IF THE ANSWER IS “NO” TO ALL OF THE ABOVE, THEN, IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS / TAX COMPLIANCE SYSTEM PIN CODE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICE (SARS) AND IF NOT REGISTER AS PER 2.3 ABOVE.

NB: FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY OF THE ABOVE PARTICULARS MAY RENDER THE BID INVALID.

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SECTION 2

1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Screening Bidder’s responses are reviewed to check if bidders have responded according to NNR

RFB document. The following documents are required: Table 1: Documents that must be submitted for Pre-qualification

Document that must be submitted Non-submission may result in disqualification?

Invitation to Bid – SBD 1 YES Complete and sign the supplied pro forma document

Tax Status Tax Clearance Certificate

YES Written confirmation that SARS may on an ongoing basis during the tenure of the contract disclose the bidder’s tax compliance status.

Proof of Registration on the Central Supplier Database

Vendor number

In the event where the Bidder submits a hard copy of the Tax Clearance Certificate, the CSD verification outcome will take precedence.

Pricing Schedule-SBD 3.1 YES Complete and sign the supplied pro-forma document,

and submit a separate detailed pricing schedule.

Declaration of Interest – SBD 4 YES Complete and sign the supplied pro forma document

Preference Point Claim Form –

SBD 6.1

NO Non-submission will lead to a zero (0) score on BBB-

EE

Declaration of Bidder’s Past

Supply Chain Management

Practices – SBD 8

YES Complete and sign the supplied pro forma document

Certificate of Independent Bid

Determination – SBD 9

YES Complete and sign the supplied pro forma document

DELL Silver Partner YES Provide proof of partnership (Valid Certificate)

Bidder Compliance form for Functional Evaluation

YES Complete and sign

Registration on Central Supplier

Database (CSD

NO The bidder must be registered as a service provider on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). If you are not registered proceed to complete the registration of your company prior to submitting your proposal. Visit https://secure.csd.gov.za/ to obtain your vendor number. Submit proof of registration.

Banking details NO Bidder must provide a cancelled and/stamped letter from the bank

Signed General Conditions of Contract

YES Bidders must submit the signed General Conditions of the contract. The General Conditions of the Contract attached will apply to this bid.

Pricing Schedule YES Submit full details of the pricing proposal.

https://secure.csd.gov.za/

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SECTION 2

1. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS REGARDING THE COMPLETION OF BIDDING FORMS

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS BID IS SUBJECT TO NATIONAL TREASURY REGULATIONS 16A ISSUED IN TERMS OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT, 1999, THE NNR POLICY, PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS 2017 AND GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT. 1.1 Under no circumstances whatsoever may the bid forms be retyped or redrafted. Photocopies of the

original bid documentation may be used, but an original signature must appear on such photocopies. 1.2 The bidder is advised to check the number of pages and to satisfy himself that none are missing or

duplicated. 1.3 Bids submitted must be complete in all aspects of the bid. 1.4 Bids shall be lodged at the address indicated not later than the closing date and time specified for

their receipt, and in accordance with the directives in the bid documents. 1.5 Each bid shall be addressed in accordance with the directives in the bid documents and shall be

lodged in an sealed envelope, with the name and address of the bidder, the bid number and closing date indicated on the envelope. The envelope shall not contain documents relating to any bid other than that shown on the envelope. If this provision is not complied with, such bids may be rejected as being invalid.

1.6 A specific box is provided (at the NNR reception) for the receipt of bids, and no bid found in any other

box or elsewhere subsequent to the closing date and time of bid will be considered.

1.7 If a courier service company is being used for delivery of the bid document, the bid description must be endorsed on the delivery note/courier packaging and the courier company must ensure that documents are placed / deposited into the bid box. The NNR will not be held responsible for any delays where bid documents are handed to the NNR Receptionist or postal address, or any documents which gets lost.

1.8 No bid submitted by telefax, telegraphic or other electronic means will be considered. 1.9 Use of correcting fluid or erasable pencil is prohibited. 1.10 Where practical bids will be opened in public after the closing time of bid.

1.11 NNR reserves the right to reject all responses submitted by bidders and to embark on a new bid process;

1.12 The bidder may be a single entity/consortium represented by a single entity and be able to

demonstrate experience and performance in the relevant fields in responding to the requirements of the tasks outlined in the terms of reference.

1.13 In case of a consortium or JV bidders are required to provide copies of signed agreement stipulating

the work spilt.

1.14 The NNR at its own discretion may vary this instruction to include or exclude more scope/work. In this case of the latter the bidder will not be entitled to claim work for work not required.

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1.15 Supply of goods shall be subject to receipt of an officical purchase order.

1.16 The NNR will only commence payment process after receipt of a bill of costs and/or invoice from the bidder and after such has been approved by the client division as representing the goods supplied.

1.17 Payments of invoices will be settled within 30 days from receipt of a correct and original invoice.

No upfront payments will be made,successful bidder will only be paid after the services have been rendered. All payments will be made by the NNR ONLY through electronic bank transfer into a banking account of the successful bidder.

1.18 The NNR will not be liable for any expenses incurred by the bidder(s) during the biding process. 1.19 Bids must be submitted in line with the Terms of Reference/Specification. Ensure all responses are

completed and provide all information requested. Failure to adhere to this request may result in the bid being invalid /disqualified.

1.20. Bidders are requested to bid for the complete bid and not part thereof and submit information in line with the terms of reference. Incomplete bids and /or failure to bid accordingly will result in the disqualification.

1.21 The NNR reserve the right to; 1.21.1 To amend any bid conditions,specifications,terms of reference , extend the validity period or

extend the closing date of the bid 1.21.2 Not to accept the lowest bid or any bid part or in whole. The NNR may award the bid to the bidder

who proves to be capable of handling the services and whose bid is technically acceptable and/or financially advantageous to the NNR.

1.21.3 To award this bid as a whole or in part without furnishing reasons. 1.21.4 To extend/decrease the scope of work relating to this bid to include any of its affiliates if required.

The implication of such scope changes will be subject to negotiations between the NNR and the successful bidder.

1.22. The NNR may request written clarification or further information regarding any aspect of this

proposal. The bidders must supply the requested information in writing within two (2) working days after the request has been made, otherwise the proposal may be cancelled.

1.23 Should the parties at any time before and/or after the award of the bid and prior to, and /or after

issuing an appointment letter fail to agree on any significant service,price, change in terms of reference or change in services etc, the NNR shall be entitled to recall the letter of appointment and cancel the award by giving the bidder a written notice of such.

1.24 Such cancellation shall mean that the NNR reserves the right to award the same proposal to the

next best bidder as it deems fit. 1.25 The successful bidder must ensure that all personnel working under this contract are suitably

experienced prior to the commencement of services and remain in the project for the duration of the contract.

1.26 The General Conditions of Contract will apply to this bid.

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2. UNDERTAKING AND OBLIGATION OF THE BIDDER

2.1 The successful bidder shall supply the goods as decribed in the bid document in compliance with

the NNR terms and conditions and in accordance with the terms of reference stipulated in the bid document (which shall be taken as part of, and incorporated into bid proposal)

2.2 The bidder hereby agrees that the offer herein shall remain binding upon receipt of acceptance

by the NNR for a period of 90 days as indicated and calculated from the closing date of the bid; this offer and its acceptance shall be subject to the terms and conditions in this bid document.

2.3 The bidder shall confirm their satisfaction to the correctness and validity of the bid response that

the price/s quoted cover all the work/items(s) specified in the bid response document and that the price(s) cover all obligations under a resulting contract and he/she accept that any mistake regarding price(s) and calculations will be at their own account.

2.4 The bidder accept full responsibility for the proper execution and fulfillment of all obligations and

conditions of the bid. 2.5. Bids must be submitted in line with the Terms of Reference/Specification. Ensure all responses

are completed and provide all information requested. Failure to adhere to this request may result in the bid being invalid /disqualified.

2.6. Bidders are requested to bid for the complete bid and not part thereof and submit information in line with the terms of reference. Incomplete bids and /or failure to bid accordingly will result in the disqualification.

3. LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK OF THE BID

3.1 Tax Legislation

3.1.1 Bidder(s) must be compliant when submitting a proposal to the National Nuclear Regulator and

remain compliant for the entire contract term with all applicable tax legislation, including but not

limited to the Income Tax Act, 1962 (Act No. 58 of 1962) and Value Added Tax Act, 1991 (Act

No. 89 of 1991).

3.1.2 It is a condition of this bid that the tax matters of the successful bidder are in order, or that

satisfactory arrangements have been made with South African Revenue Service (SARS) to meet

the bidder’s tax obligations.

3.1.3 The Tax Compliance status requirements are also applicable to foreign bidders / individuals who

wish to submit bids.

3.1.4 It is a requirement that bidders grant a written confirmation when submitting this bid that SARS

may on an on-going basis during the tenure of the contract disclose the bidder’s tax compliance

status and by submitting this bid such confirmation is deemed to have been granted.

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3.1.5 Bidders are required to be registered on the Central Supplier Database and the National Treasury

shall verify the bidder’s tax compliance status through the Central Supplier Database.

3.1.6 Where Consortia / Joint Ventures / Sub-contractors are involved, each party must be registered

on the Central Supplier Database and their tax compliance status will be verified through the

Central Supplier Database.

3.2 Procurement Legislation

3.2.1 The National Nuclear Regulator has a detailed evaluation methodology premised on Treasury

Regulation 16A3 promulgated under Section 76 of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999

(Act, No. 1 of 1999), the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000 (Act, No.5 of 2000)

and the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act, No. 53 of 2003).

3.3 Technical Legislation and/or Standards

3.3.1 Bidder(s) should be cognisant of the legislation and/or standards specifically applicable to the

services.

4. TIMELINE OF THE BID PROCESS

4.1 All dates and times in this bid are South African standard time.

4.2 Any time or date in this bid is subject to change at NNR’s discretion. The establishment of a time

or date in this bid does not create an obligation on the part of NNR to take any action, or create

any right in any way for any bidder to demand that any action be taken on the date established.

The bidder accepts that, if NNR extends the deadline for bid submission (the Closing Date) for any

reason, the requirements of this bid otherwise apply equally to the extended deadline.

5. CONTACT AND COMMUNICATION

5.1 A nominated official of the bidder(s) can make enquiries in writing, to the specified person, Ms

Mmalenkoene Mokoena for bid enquiries via email [[email protected] and/or 012 674-

7108. Bidder(s) must reduce all telephonic enquiries to writing and send to the above email

address.

5.2 The delegated office of [NNR SCM office] may communicate with Bidder(s) where clarity is sought

in the bid proposal.

5.3 Any communication to an official or a person acting in an advisory capacity for NNR in respect of

the bid between the closing date and the award of the bid by the Bidder(s) is discouraged.

5.4 All communication between the Bidder(s) and NNR must be done in writing.

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5.5 Whilst all due care has been taken in connection with the preparation of this bid, NNR makes no

representations or warranties that the content of the bid or any information communicated to or

provided to Bidder(s) during the bidding process is, or will be, accurate, current or complete. NNR

and its employees and advisors will not be liable with respect to any information communicated

which may not accurate, current or complete.

5.6 All persons (including Bidder(s)) obtaining or receiving the bid and any other information in

connection with the bid or the tendering process must keep the contents of the bid and other such

information confidential, and not disclose or use the information except as required for the purpose

of developing a proposal in response to this bid.

6. LATE BIDS

6.1 Bids received after the closing date and time, at the address indicated in the bid documents, will

not be accepted for consideration.

7. COUNTER CONDITIONS

7.1 Bidders’ attention is drawn to the fact that amendments to any of the Bid Conditions or setting of

counter conditions by Bidders or qualifying any Bid Conditions will result in the invalidation of such

bids.

8. FRONTING

8.1 The NNR supports the spirit of broad based black economic empowerment and recognizes that

real empowerment can only be achieved through individuals and businesses conducting

themselves in accordance with the Constitution and in an honest, fair, equitable, transparent and

legally compliant manner. Against this background the NNR condemn any form of fronting.

8.2 The NNR, in ensuring that Bidders conduct themselves in an honest manner will, as part of the

bid evaluation processes, conduct or initiate the necessary enquiries/investigations to determine

the accuracy of the representation made in bid documents. Should any of the fronting indicators

as contained in the Guidelines on Complex Structures and Transactions and Fronting, issued by

the Department of Trade and Industry, be established during such enquiry / investigation, the

onus will be on the Bidder / contractor to prove that fronting does not exist. Failure to do so within

a period of 14 days from date of notification may invalidate the bid / contract and may also result

in the restriction of the Bidder /contractor to conduct business with the public sector for a period

not exceeding ten years, in addition to any other remedies the NNR may have against the Bidder

/ contractor concerned.

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9. SUPPLIER DUE DILIGENCE 9.1 The NNR reserves the right to conduct supplier due diligence prior to final award or at any time

during the contract period. This may include site visits and requests for additional information. 10. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

10.1 Bid documents must be placed into the tender box National Nuclear Regulator, Eco Glades

2,Block G, Eco Glades Office Park,420 With-hazel Avenue, Centurion on or before the closing

date and time.

10.2 Bid documents will only be considered if received by NNR before the closing date and time,

regardless of the method used to send or deliver such documents to NNR. Any bid documents

received after the closing date and time will not be considerered.

10.3 The bidder(s) are required to submit a file comprising of ;

one (1) original,

two (2) duplicates) and;

one (1) CD-ROM or memory stick/flash drive/usb with the information of the original file

Each file and CD-ROM/flash drive/usb must be marked correctly and sealed separately for ease of reference during the evaluation process. Furthermore, the file and information in the CD-ROM/ flash drive/usb must be labelled and submitted in the following format:

FILE 1 (Proposal)

Exhibit 1: Pre-qualification documents

Exhibit 2:

Technical Responses and Bidder Compliance Checklist for Technical Evaluation

Supporting documents for technical responses.

Exhibit 3:

General Conditions of Contract (GCC)

Exhibit 4:

Company Profile

Any other supplementary information

Exhibit 5: Pricing Schedule

10.4 Bidders are requested to initial each page of the bid document on the bottom right hand corner.

11. DURATION OF THE CONTRACT

11.1 The successful bidder(s) will be appointed on a once off basis.

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SECTION 3: TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1. The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) is a public entity which is established and governed in terms

of Section 3 of the National Nuclear Regulator Act, (Act No 47 of 1999) to provide for the protection

of persons, property and the environment against nuclear damage through the establishment of

safety standards and regulatory practices.

2. PURPOSE OF THE BID

2.1. The purpose of the bid is to appoint a service provider to supply and deliver laptops,compter screens

and accessories. The NNR IT architecture is based on Dell and as such wish to ensure that all

equipment that is sourced is compatible.

3. WARRANTY AND SUPPORT

3.1. All laptops must include three (3) year warranty and next business day support. The warranty and

support will apply from the date of delivery of all equipment with full coverage including parts

and labour .The service must conducted during NNR office hours (08:00-16:30)

4. GOODS TO BE SUPPLIED

4.1. The supplier must provide the following goods:

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

1. Model 7510 Dell Precision 15 7000 Series 3

2. Model: Latitude 14 5000 Series E5470 32

3. Model:Latitude 15 5000 Series E5570 15

4. Laptop bags 50

5. External Computer Screens 22” 50

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4.1. LAPTOP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

LAPTOP DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

MODEL 7510 DELL PRECISION 15 7000 SERIES

Processors

Intel Core i5-6300HQ Quad Core 2.30GHz, 3.20GHz Turbo, 6MB 45W Windows 10 Pro Memory 24GB Graphics

Nvidia Quadro M2000M with 2GB GDDR5 dedicated memory D15.6" UltraSharp™ FHD IPS (1920x1080) Wide View Anti-Glare LED-backlit with Premium Panel Guarantee (72% color gamut) Storage

Solid State Drive (SSD): 256GB high speed Communication

Wired: Integrated Intel 82580 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet 4G/LTE – FMC) Buit in 3G/LTE Card Reader Multimedia

Dual integrated high quality speakers integrated light sensitive HD video webcam I/O Ports and Connectors

3 USB 3.0, HDMI Network connector (RJ-45) Headset/mic combo jack Edock port Lock slot Input

Dual Pointing backlit Keyboard Multi-touch Touchpad Battery

91Whr Lithium Ion polymer battery Warranty and service

Limited Hardware Warranty; Standard 3 year On-Site Service after Remote Diagnosis; 3 year Dell ProSupport

3

LAPTOP DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

MODEL: LATITUDE 14 5000 SERIES E5470 Processor

6th Generation Intel® up to Core™ i5 Processors Operating System

Microsoft® Windows® 10 Professional 64 bit Memory

8GB Chipset

Integrated with the Processor Intel Responsiveness Technologies Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Intel® HD Graphics 520 AMD Radeon™ R7 M360 2 GB Display

14.0” FHD WVA (1920 x 1080) Anti-glare (16:9) WLED, 300 nits, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer LCD Storage SSD HD 256 high speed

Multimedia

High Quality Speakers

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Headset/mic combo jack Noise reducing array microphones HD video webcam. Battery

62 Whr (4 Cell) Long Life Cycle Lithium Polymer battery with ExpressCharge™ Power Options

65W adapter 65W BFR/PVC free adapter Connectivity

10/100/1000 Ethernet Wireless LAN Built-in 3G/LTE Ports, Slots & Chassis

3 USB 3.0, HDMI Network connector (RJ-45) SD 4.0 Memory card reader Headset/mic combo jack Edock port Lock slot Input

Dual Pointing backlit Keyboard Multi-touch Touchpad Warranty and service


LAPTOP DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

MODEL:LATITUDE 15 5000 SERIES E5570 Processor 6th Gen intel® Core i5 Processors,

15.5 inch Operating System

Microsoft® Windows 10 Pro 64 bit Memory 8GB

Chipset

Integrated with the Processor Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Graphics

Intel® HD Graphics 530 AMD Radeon™ R7 M370,dedicated graphics 2GB Display

15.6” FHD WVA (1920 x 1080) Anti-glare (16:9) WLED, 300 nits, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer LCD Back Storage SSD HD 256 high speed

Battery

84 Whr (6 Cell) Long Life Cycle Lithium Polymer battery with ExpressCharge Power

90W adapter Connectivity

10/100/1000 Ethernet Wireless LAN Built-in 3G/LTE Ports, Slots & Chassis

3 USB 3.0, HDMI Network connector (RJ-45) SD 4.0 Memory card reader Headset/mic combo jack Edock port Lock slot

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Input

Dual Pointing backlit Keyboard with separate number pad Multi-touch Touchpad Warranty and service


TOTAL NUMBER OF LAPTOPS

50

4.2. SPECIFICATION : LAPTOP BAGS

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

LAPTOP BAGS The supplier must provide the appropriate Laptop backpacks for the laptops specified above meeting the following specification ;The bags must securely store a laptop within a dedicated lined laptop compartment pocket and have multiple storage compartments to organize and protect everyday office essentials.

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4.3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: COMPUTER SCREENS

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

Dimensions

22 INCH - with stand Display Type

LED-backlit LCD monitor / TFT active matrix Aspect Ratio

Widescreen - 16:9 Native Resolution

Full HD (1080p) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Viewable Size

21.5" Brightness

250 cd/m² CONNECTIVITY

Interfaces VGA

HDMI POWER DEVICE

Nominal Voltage AC 120/230 V Video Format

1080p (Full HD) Model

S2240L

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SECTION 4: EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESS

All price quotations received will be evaluated in accordance with the 80/20 point system as outlined in the PPR of 2017. All proposal will be evaluated by the evaluation committee according to the preferential point system indicated below;

PRICE AND BBBEE PREFERENCE POINT SYSYTEM All bids that achieve the minimum qualifying score (acceptable bids) will be evaluated further in terms of preference points system as follows:

Criteria Applicable Weight

Price 80

BBBEE 20

Total 100 points

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SECTION 5: PRICE PROPOSAL PRICING SCHEDULE (Professional Services- FIRM PRICES)

NAME OF BIDDER: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… BID NO:NNRSCM: 06-2017

CLOSING TIME 11:00 CLOSING DATE:01 DECEMBER 2017

BID DESCRIPTION:

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAPTOPS

CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE PRICING PROPOSAL

1. The accompanying information must be used for the formulation of price proposal. 2. Bidders are required to indicate a total bid price based on the total estimated time for

delivering the required goods and including all expenses inclusive of VAT for the project.

Description

Quantity Total cost (Incl. VAT)

1. DELL Precision 15 7000 series

3

R

2. DELL Latitude 5480 i5 Processors (14inch)

32

R

3. DELL Latitude 5480 i5 Processors (15 inch)

15

R

4. Laptop Bags

50

R

5. Computer Screens

50

R

6. Delivery

TOTAL FIXED BID PRICE (Inclusive of VAT)

CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE BIDDER’S PRICING

The bidder must provide a total bid price of the laptops,bags and computer screens to be supplied.

Only the total cost indicated above will be utilized in calculating the points for price in the evaluation.

Fees must be quoted in South African Rands and must be vat inclusive (Value Added Tax at

14%), inclusive of any escalation. Prices are to remain fixed and valid for the period of bid.

Suppliers must ensure that all rates include all costs deemed necessary at no additional costs will be allowed later.

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Only fixed prices will be accepted. Non-fixed (including prices subject to rates of exchange

variations) will not be considered. Failure to provide fixed prices may result in disqualification.

The bidder is responsible for any costs associated with this bid.

The total price for this bid will be utilised in calculating points for price evaluation.

PRICE DECLARATION FORM

1. Having read through and examined the Request for Bid (RFB Document, General Conditions, The requirement and all other Annexures to the RFB Document, we offer to provide services to NNR at the total bid amount of:

R......................................................................................................... (Including VAT) In words ..............................................................................................................(Including VAT)

2. We confirm that this price covers all costs associated with the scope of work as required for the project. We confirm that NNR will incur no additional costs whatsoever over and above this amount in connection with the provision of this service.

3. We undertake to hold this offer open for acceptance for a period of 90 days from the date of submission of offers. We further undertake that upon final acceptance of our offer, we will commence with the provision of services when required to do so by the NNR.

4. We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest or any offer and that we must bear all costs which we have incurred in connection with preparing and submitting this bid.

5. We hereby undertake for the period during which this bid remains open for acceptance not to divulge to any persons, other than the persons to which the bid is submitted, any information relating to the submission of this bid or the details therein except where such is necessary for the submission of this bid.

SIGNED …………………………………DATE:……………………………………… (Print name of signatory):……………………………………………………………….. Designation:………………………………………………………………………………..

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF: COMPANY NAME

………………………………………………

Tel No

………………………………………………

E:mail

………………………………………………

Cell No:

………………………………………………

ANNEXURE 1

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SBD 6.1

PREFERENCE POINTS CLAIM FORM IN TERMS OF THE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS 2017

This preference form must form part of all bids invited. It contains general information and serves as a claim form for preference points for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Status Level of Contribution NB: BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM, BIDDERS MUST STUDY THE GENERAL

CONDITIONS, DEFINITIONS AND DIRECTIVES APPLICABLE IN RESPECT OF B-BBEE, AS PRESCRIBED IN THE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS, 2017.

1. GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to all bids:

- the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes included); and

- the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes included).

1.2 The 80/20 preference point system will be applicable to this tender.

1.3 Points for this bid shall be awarded for:

(a) Price; and

(b) B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor.

1.4 The maximum points for this bid are allocated as follows:

POINTS

PRICE 80

B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTOR 20

Total points for Price and B-BBEE must not exceed

100

1.5 Failure on the part of a bidder to submit proof of B-BBEE Status level of contributor together with the bid, will be interpreted to mean that preference points for B-BBEE status level of contribution are not claimed.

1.6 The purchaser reserves the right to require of a bidder, either before a bid is adjudicated or at any time subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to preferences, in any manner required by the purchaser.

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2. DEFINITIONS

(a) “B-BBEE” means broad-based black economic empowerment as defined in section 1 of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act;

(b) “B-BBEE status level of contributor” means the B-BBEE status of an entity in terms of a code of good practice on black economic empowerment, issued in terms of section 9(1) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act;

(c) “bid” means a written offer in a prescribed or stipulated form in response to an invitation by an organ of state for the provision of goods or services, through price quotations, advertised competitive bidding processes or proposals;

(d) “Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act” means the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003);

(e) “EME” means an Exempted Micro Enterprise in terms of a code of good practice on black economic empowerment issued in terms of section 9 (1) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act;

(f) “functionality” means the ability of a tenderer to provide goods or services in accordance with specifications as set out in the tender documents.

(g) “prices” includes all applicable taxes less all unconditional discounts;

(h) “proof of B-BBEE status level of contributor” means:

1) B-BBEE Status level certificate issued by an authorized body or person;

2) A sworn affidavit as prescribed by the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice;

3) Any other requirement prescribed in terms of the B-BBEE Act;

(i) “QSE” means a qualifying small business enterprise in terms of a code of good practice on black economic empowerment issued in terms of section 9 (1) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act;

(j) “rand value” means the total estimated value of a contract in Rand, calculated at the time of bid invitation, and includes all applicable taxes;

3. POINTS AWARDED FOR PRICE

3.1 THE 80/20 OR 90/10 PREFERENCE POINT SYSTEMS

A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis: 80/20 or 90/10

min

min180

P

PPtPs or

min

min190

P

PPtPs

Where

Ps = Points scored for price of bid under consideration

Pt = Price of bid under consideration

Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable bid

4. POINTS AWARDED FOR B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTOR

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4.1 In terms of Regulation 6 (2) and 7 (2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, preference points must be awarded to a bidder for attaining the B-BBEE status level of contribution in accordance with the table below:

B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor

Number of points

(90/10 system)

Number of points

(80/20 system)

1 10 20

2 9 18

3 6 14

4 5 12

5 4 8

6 3 6

7 2 4

8 1 2

Non-compliant contributor

0 0

5. BID DECLARATION

5.1 Bidders who claim points in respect of B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution must complete the following:

6. B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTOR CLAIMED IN TERMS OF PARAGRAPHS 1.4 AND 4.1

6.1 B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor: . = ………(maximum of 10 or 20 points)

(Points claimed in respect of paragraph 7.1 must be in accordance with the table reflected in paragraph 4.1 and must be substantiated by relevant proof of B-BBEE status level of contributor.

7. SUB-CONTRACTING

7.1 Will any portion of the contract be sub-contracted?

(Tick applicable box)

YES NO

7.1.1 If yes, indicate:

i) What percentage of the contract will be subcontracted............…………….…..%

ii) The name of the sub-contractor……………………………………………………..

iii) The B-BBEE status level of the sub-contractor......................................……………

iv) Whether the sub-contractor is an EME or QSE

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(Tick applicable box)

YES NO

v) Specify, by ticking the appropriate box, if subcontracting with an enterprise

in terms of Preferential Procurement Regulations,2017:

Designated Group: An EME or QSE which is at last 51% owned by:

EME √

QSE √

Black people

Black people who are youth

Black people who are women

Black people with disabilities

Black people living in rural or underdeveloped areas or townships

Cooperative owned by black people

Black people who are military veterans

OR

Any EME

Any QSE

8. DECLARATION WITH REGARD TO COMPANY/FIRM

8.1 Name of company/firm:………………………………………………………………………

8.2 VAT registration number:……………………………………….……………………………

8.3 Company registration number:…………….……………………….………………………

8.4 TYPE OF COMPANY/ FIRM

Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium

One person business/sole propriety

Close corporation

Company

(Pty) Limited [TICK APPLICABLE BOX]

8.5 DESCRIBE PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

8.6 COMPANY CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer

Supplier

Professional service provider

Other service providers, e.g. transporter, etc. [TICK APPLICABLE BOX]

8.7 Total number of years the company/firm has been in business:………………………

8.8 I/we, the undersigned, who is / are duly authorised to do so on behalf of the

company/firm, certify that the points claimed, based on the B-BBE status level of

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contributor indicated in paragraphs 1.4 and 6.1 of the foregoing certificate, qualifies

the company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I / we acknowledge that:

i) The information furnished is true and correct;

ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated in paragraph 1 of this form;

iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in paragraphs 1.4 and 6.1, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of the purchaser that the claims are correct;

iv) If the B-BBEE status level of contributor has been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the purchaser may, in addition to any other remedy it may have –

(a) disqualify the person from the bidding process;

(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that person’s conduct;

(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;

(d) recommend that the bidder or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted by the National Treasury from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and

(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution.

………………………………………. SIGNATURE(S) OF BIDDERS(S)

DATE: …………………………………..

ADDRESS …………………………………..

…………………………………..

…………………………………..

WITNESSES 1. ……………………………………..

2. …………………………………….

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ANNEXURE 2 : DECLARATION OF INTEREST SBD 4 1. Any legal person, including persons employed by the state¹, or persons having a kinship with persons

employed by the state, including a blood relationship, may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid (includes an advertised competitive bid, a limited bid, a proposal or written price quotation). In view of possible allegations of favouritism, should the resulting bid, or part thereof, be awarded to persons employed by the state, or to persons connected with or related to them, it is required that the bidder or his/her authorised representative declare his/her position in relation to the evaluating/adjudicating authority where-

- the bidder is employed by the state; and/or - the legal person on whose behalf the bidding document is signed, has a relationship with

persons/a person who are/is involved in the evaluation and or adjudication of the bid(s), or where it is known that such a relationship exists between the person or persons for or on whose behalf the declarant acts and persons who are involved with the evaluation and or adjudication of the bid.

2. In order to give effect to the above, the following questionnaire must be completed and submitted with the bid.

2.1 Full Name of bidder or his or her representative: ………………………………………………. 2.1 Identity Number:…………………………………………………………………………………….. 2.2 Position occupied in the Company (director, trustee, shareholder²,

member):……………………………………………………………………………………

2.3 Registration number of company, enterprise, close corporation, partnership agreement or

trust: ………………………………………………………………………..………….……………

2.4 Tax Reference Number: ………………………………………………………………… 2.5 VAT Registration Number: …………………………………………………………………

2.6.1 The names of all directors / trustees / shareholders / members, their individual identity numbers,

tax reference numbers and, if applicable, employee / PERSAL numbers must be indicated in paragraph 3 below.

¹“State” means – (a) any national or provincial department, national or provincial public entity or constitutional

institution within the meaning of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999);

(b) any municipality or municipal entity; (c) provincial legislature; (d) national Assembly or the national Council of provinces; or (e) Parliament. ²”Shareholder” means a person who owns shares in the company and is actively involved in the

management of the enterprise or business and exercises control over the enterprise. 2.7 Are you or any person connected with the bidder YES / NO presently employed by the state? 2.7.1 If so, furnish the following particulars:

Name of person / director / trustee / shareholder/ member: ……....……………………

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Name of state institution at which you or the person connected to the bidder is employed: ………………………………………………………………………………………… Position occupied in the state institution …………………………………………. Any other particulars: ………………………………………………………………

2.7.2 If you are presently employed by the state, did you obtain YES / NO

the appropriate authority to undertake remunerative work outside employment in the public sector?

2.7.2.1 If yes, did you attach proof of such authority to the bid YES / NO

document? (Note: Failure to submit proof of such authority, where applicable, may result in the disqualification of the bid.

2.7.2.2 If no, furnish reasons for non-submission of such proof:

…………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………

2.8 Did you or your spouse, or any of the company’s directors / YES / NO

trustees / shareholders / members or their spouses conduct business with the state in the previous twelve months?

2.8.1 If so, furnish particulars:

……………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………

2.9 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have YES / NO any relationship (family, friend, other) with a person employed by the state and who may be involved with the evaluation and or adjudication of this bid?

2.9.1 If so, furnish particulars. ……………………………………………………………...............

…………………………………………………………..………….

2.10 Are you, or any person connected with the bidder, YES/NO aware of any relationship (family, friend, other) between

any other bidder and any person employed by the state who may be involved with the evaluation and or adjudication of this bid?

2.10.1 If so, furnish particulars.

………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………..

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2.11 Do you or any of the directors / trustees / shareholders / members YES/NO

of the company have any interest in any other related companies whether or not they are bidding for this contract?

2.11.1 If so, furnish particulars: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………..

3 Full details of directors / trustees / members / shareholders.

Full Name Identity Number Personal Income Tax Reference Number

State Employee Number / Persal Number

4 DECLARATION

I, THE UNDERSIGNED (NAME)……………………………………………………………CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 2 and 3 ABOVE IS CORRECT. I ACCEPT THAT THE STATE MAY REJECT THE BID OR ACT AGAINST ME SHOULD THIS DECLARATION PROVE TO BE FALSE.

………………………………….. ..…………………………………………… Signature Date …………………………………. ……………………………………………… Position Name of bidder

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ANNEXURE 3 DECLARATION OF BIDDER’S PAST SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES SBD 8

1 This Standard Bidding Document must form part of all bids invited. 2 It serves as a declaration to be used by institutions in ensuring that when goods and services

are being procured, all reasonable steps are taken to combat the abuse of the supply chain management system.

3 The bid of any bidder may be disregarded if that bidder, or any of its directors have- a. abused the institution’s supply chain management system; b. committed fraud or any other improper conduct in relation to such system; or c. failed to perform on any previous contract.

4 In order to give effect to the above, the following questionnaire must be completed and submitted with the bid.

Item Question Yes No

4.1 Is the bidder or any of its directors listed on the National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers as companies or persons prohibited from doing business with the public sector? (Companies or persons who are listed on this Database were informed in writing of this restriction by the Accounting Officer/Authority of the institution that imposed the restriction after the audi alteram partem rule was applied). The Database of Restricted Suppliers now resides on the National Treasury’s website (www.treasury.gov.za) and can be accessed by clicking on its link at the bottom of the home page.

Yes

No


4.2 Is the bidder or any of its directors listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters in terms of section 29 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (No 12 of 2004)? The Register for Tender Defaulters can be accessed on the National

Treasury’s website (www.treasury.gov.za) by clicking on its link at the

bottom of the home page.

Yes

No


4.3 Was the bidder or any of its directors convicted by a court of law (including a court outside of the Republic of South Africa) for fraud or corruption during the past five years?

Yes

No


4.4 Was any contract between the bidder and any organ of state terminated during the past five years on account of failure to perform on or comply with the contract?

Yes

No


http://www.treasury.gov.za/


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SBD 8

CERTIFICATION

I, THE UNDERSIGNED (FULL NAME)…………………………………………………CERTIFY THAT

THE INFORMATION FURNISHED ON THIS DECLARATION FORM IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

I ACCEPT THAT, IN ADDITION TO CANCELLATION OF A CONTRACT, ACTION MAY BE TAKEN

AGAINST ME SHOULD THIS DECLARATION PROVE TO BE FALSE.

………………………………………... ………………………….. Signature Date

………………………………………. …………………………………… Position Name of Bidder

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ANNEXURE 4 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT BID DETERMINATION SBD 9 1. This Standard Bidding Document (SBD) must form part of all bids¹ invited.

2. Section 4 (1) (b) (iii) of the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998, as amended, prohibits an agreement between, or concerted practice by, firms, or a decision by an association of firms, if it is between parties in a horizontal relationship and if it involves collusive bidding (or bid rigging).² Collusive bidding is a per se prohibition meaning that it cannot be justified under any grounds.

3. Treasury Regulation 16A9 prescribes that accounting officers and accounting authorities must take all reasonable steps to prevent abuse of the supply chain management system and authorizes accounting officers and accounting authorities to:

a. Disregard the bid of any bidder if that bidder or any of its directors have abused the institution’s supply chain management system and or committed fraud or any other improper conduct in relation to such system.

b. Cancels a contract awarded to a supplier of goods and services if the supplier committed any corrupt or fraudulent act during the bidding process or the execution of that contract.

4. This SBD serves as a certificate of declaration that would be used by institutions to ensure that, when bids are considered, reasonable steps are taken to prevent any form of bid-rigging.

5. In order to give effect to the above, the attached Certificate of Bid Determination (SBD 9) must be completed and submitted with the bid:

¹ Includes price quotations, advertised competitive bids, limited bids and proposals. ² Bid rigging (or collusive bidding) occurs when businesses, that would otherwise be expected to compete, secretly conspire to raise prices or lower the quality of goods and / or services for purchasers who wish to acquire goods and / or services through a bidding process. Bid rigging is, therefore, an agreement between competitors not to compete. CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT BID DETERMINATION I, the undersigned, in submitting the accompanying bid: ___________________________________________________________________________Bid Number and Description) in response to the invitation for the bid made by: ___________________________________________________________________________ (Name of Institution) do hereby make the following statements that I certify to be true and complete in every respect: I certify, on behalfof:_______________________________________________________that: (Name of Bidder)

1. I have read and I understand the contents of this Certificate; 2. I understand that the accompanying bid will be disqualified if this Certificate is found not to be

true and complete in every respect; 3. I am authorized by the bidder to sign this Certificate, and to submit the accompanying bid, on

behalf of the bidder; 4. Each person whose signature appears on the accompanying bid has been authorized by the

bidder to determine the terms of, and to sign the bid, on behalf of the bidder; 5. For the purposes of this Certificate and the accompanying bid, I understand that the word

“competitor” shall include any individual or organization, other than the bidder, whether or not affiliated with the bidder, who:

(a) has been requested to submit a bid in response to this bid invitation; (b) could potentially submit a bid in response to this bid invitation, based on their qualifications,

abilities or experience; and

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(c) provides the same goods and services as the bidder and/or is in the same line of business as the bidder

6. The bidder has arrived at the accompanying bid independently from, and without consultation, communication, agreement or arrangement with any competitor. However communication between partners in a joint venture or consortium³ will not be construed as collusive bidding.

7. In particular, without limiting the generality of paragraphs 6 above, there has been no consultation, communication, agreement or arrangement with any competitor regarding: (a) prices; (b) geographical area where product or service will be rendered (market allocation) (c) methods, factors or formulas used to calculate prices; (d) the intention or decision to submit or not to submit, a bid; (e) the submission of a bid which does not meet the specifications and conditions of the bid; or (f) bidding with the intention not to win the bid.

8. In addition, there have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements with any competitor regarding the quality, quantity, specifications and conditions or delivery particulars of the products or services to which this bid invitation relates.

9. The terms of the accompanying bid have not been, and will not be, disclosed by the bidder, directly or indirectly, to any competitor, prior to the date and time of the official bid opening or of the awarding of the contract.

³ Joint venture or Consortium means an association of persons for the purpose of combining their expertise, property, capital, efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a contract.

10. I am aware that, in addition and without prejudice to any other remedy provided to combat any restrictive practices related to bids and contracts, bids that are suspicious will be reported to the Competition Commission for investigation and possible imposition of administrative penalties in terms of section 59 of the Competition Act No 89 of 1998 and or may be reported to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for criminal investigation and or may be restricted from conducting business with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10) years in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No 12 of 2004 or any other applicable legislation.

………………………………………… ………………………………… Signature Date

…………………………………………… ………………………………… Position Name of Bidder

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ANNEXURE 5 THE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT WILL FORM PART OF ALL BID DOCUMENTS AND MAY NOT BE AMENDED

THE NATIONAL TREASURY

Republic of South Africa

1. Definitions 1 The following terms shall be interpreted as indicated:

1.1 “Closing time” means the date and hour specified in the bidding documents for the receipt of bids.

1.2 “Contract” means the written agreement entered into between the purchaser and the supplier, as recorded in the contract form signed by the parties, including all attachments and appendices thereto and all documents incorporated by reference therein.

1.3 “Contract price” means the price payable to the supplier under the contract for the full and proper performance of his contractual obligations.

1.4

“Corrupt practice” means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value to influence the action of a public official in the procurement process or in contract execution.

1.5 "Countervailing duties" are imposed in cases where an enterprise abroad is subsidized by its government and encouraged to market its products internationally.

1.6 “Country of origin” means the place where the goods were mined, grown or produced or from which the services are supplied. Goods are produced when, through manufacturing, processing or substantial and major a s s e m b l y o f components, a commercially recognized new product results that is substantially different in basic characteristics or in purpose or utility from its components.

1.7 “Day” means calendar day

1.8 “Delivery” means delivery in compliance of the conditions of the contract or order.

1.9 “Delivery ex stock” means immediate delivery directly from stock actually on hand.

1.10 “Delivery into consignees store or to his site” means delivered and unloaded in the specified store or depot or on the specified site in compliance with the conditions of the contract or order, the supplier bearing all risks and charges involved until the supplies are so delivered and a valid receipt is obtained.

1.11 "Dumping" occurs when a private enterprise abroad market its goods on own initiative in the RSA at lower prices than that of the country of origin and which have the potential to harm the local industries in the RSA.

1.12 ”Force majeure” means an event beyond the control of the supplier and not involving the supplier’s fault or negligence and not foreseeable. Such events may include, but is not restricted to, acts of the purchaser in its sovereign capacity, wars or revolutions, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions and freight embargoes.

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1.13 “Fraudulent practice” means a misrepresentation of facts in order to influence a procurement process or the execution of a contract to the detriment of any bidder, and includes collusive practice among bidders (prior to or after bid submission) designed to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels and to deprive the bidder of the benefits of free and open competition.

1.14 “GCC” means the General Conditions of Contract.

1.15 “Goods” means all of the equipment, machinery, and/or other materials that the supplier is required to supply to the purchaser under the contract.

1.16 “Imported content” means that portion of the bidding price represented by the cost of components, parts or materials which have been or are still to be imported (whether by the supplier or his subcontractors) and which costs are inclusive of the costs abroad, p l u s f r e i g h t and other direct importation costs such as landing costs, dock dues, import duty, sales duty or other similar tax or duty at the South African place of entry as well as transportation and handling charges to the factory in the Republic where the supplies covered by the bid will be manufactured.

1.17 “Local content” means that portion of the bidding price which is not included in the imported content provided that local manufacture does take place.

1.18 “Manufacture” means the production of products in a factory using labour, materials components and machinery and includes other related value-adding activities.

1.19 “Order” means an official written order issued for the supply of goods or works or the rendering of a service.

1.20 “Project site,” where applicable, means the place indicated in bidding documents.

1.21 “Purchaser” means the organization purchasing the goods

1.22 “Republic” means the Republic of South Africa

1.23 “SCC” means the Special Conditions of Contract

1.24 “Services” means those functional services ancillary to the supply of the goods, such as transportation and any other incidental services, such as installation, commissioning, provision of technical assistance, training, catering, gardening, security, maintenance and other such obligations of the supplier covered under the contract.

1.25 “Written” or “in writing” means handwritten in ink or any form of electronic or mechanical writing.

2. Application 2.1 These general conditions are applicable to all bids, contracts and orders including bids for functional and professional services, sales, hiring, letting and the granting or acquiring of rights, but excluding immovable property, unless otherwise indicated in the bidding documents.

2.2 Where applicable, special conditions of contract are also laid down to cover specific supplies, services or works.

2.3 Where such special conditions of contract are in conflict with these general conditions, the special conditions shall apply.

3. General 3.1 Unless otherwise indicated in the bidding documents, the purchaser shall not be liable for a n y e x p e n s e incurred in the preparation and submission of a bid. W here applicable a non-refundable fee for documents may be charged.

3.2 With certain exceptions, invitations to bid are only published in the Government Tender Bulletin. The Government Tender Bulletin may be obtained directly from the Government Printer, Private Bag

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X85, Pretoria 0001, or accessed electronically from www.treasury.gov.za

4. Standards 4.1 The goods supplied shall conform to the standards mentioned in the bidding documents and specifications.

5. Use of contract documents and information; inspection

5.1 The supplier shall not, without the purchaser’s prior written consent, disclose the contract, or any provision thereof, or any specification, plan, drawing, pattern, sample, or information furnished by or on behalf of the purchaser in connection therewith, to any person other than a person employed by the supplier in the performance of the contract. Disclosure to any such employed person shall be made in confidence and shall extend only so far as may be necessary for purposes of such performance.

5.2 The supplier shall not, without the purchaser’s prior written consent, make use of any document or information mentioned in GCC clause 5.1 except for purposes of performing the contract.

5.3 Any document, other than the contract itself mentioned in GCC clause 5.1 shall remain the property of the purchaser and shall be returned (all copies) to the purchaser on completion of the supplier’s performance under the contract if so required by the purchaser.

5.4 The supplier shall permit the purchaser to inspect the supplier’s records relating to the performance of the supplier and to have them audited by auditors appointed by the purchaser, if so required by the purchaser.

6. Patent rights 6.1 The supplier shall indemnify the purchaser against all third-party claims of infringement of patent, trademark, or industrial design rights arising from use of the goods or any part thereof by the purchaser.

7. Performance security

7.1 Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notification of contract award, the s u c c e s s f u l b i d d e r shall furnish to the purchaser the performance security of the amount specified in SCC.

7.2 The proceeds of the performance security shall be payable to the purchaser as compensation for any loss resulting from the supplier’s failure to complete his obligations under the contract.

7.3 The performance security shall be denominated in the currency of the contract or in a freely convertible currency acceptable to the purchaser and shall be in one of the following forms.

(a) a bank guarantee or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a reputable bank located in the purchaser’s country or abroad, acceptable to the purchaser, in the form provided in the bidding documents or another form acceptable to the purchaser; or (b) a cashier’s or certified cheque

7.4 The performance security will be discharged by the purchaser and returned to the supplier not later than thirty (30) days following the date of completion of the supplier’s performance obligations under the contract, including any warranty obligations, unless otherwise specified in SCC.

8. Inspections, tests and analyses

8.1 All pre-bidding testing will be for the account of the bidder.

8.2 If it is a bid condition that supplies to be produced or services to be rendered should at any stage during production or execution or on completion be subject to inspection, the premises of the bidder or contractor shall be open, at all reasonable hours, for inspection by a representative of the Department or an organization acting on behalf of the Department.


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8.3 If there are no inspection requirements indicated in the bidding documents and no mention is made in the contract, but during the contract period it is decided that inspections shall be carried out, the purchaser shall itself make the necessary arrangements, including payment arrangements with the testing authority concerned.

8.4 If the inspections, tests and analyses referred to in clauses 8.2 and 8.3 show the supplies to be in accordance with the contract requirements, the cost of the inspections, tests and analyses shall be defrayed by the purchaser.

8.5 Where the supplies or services referred to in clauses 8.2 and 8.3 do not comply with the contract requirements, irrespective of whether such supplies or services are accepted or not, the cost in connection with these inspections, tests or analyses shall be defrayed by the supplier.

8.6 Supplies and services which are referred to in clauses 8.2 and 8.3 and which do not comply with the contract requirements may be rejected.

8.7 Any contract supplies may on or after delivery be inspected, tested or analyzed and may be rejected if found not to comply with the requirements of the contract. Such rejected supplies shall be held at the cost and risk of the supplier who shall, when called upon, remove them immediately at his own cost and forthwith substitute them with supplies which do comply with the requirements of the contract. Failing such removal the rejected supplies shall be returned at the suppliers cost and risk. Should the supplier fail to provide the substitute supplies forthwith, the purchaser may, without giving the supplier further opportunity to substitute the rejected supplies, purchase such supplies as may be necessary at the expense of the supplier

8.8 The provisions of clauses 8.4 to 8.7 shall not prejudice the right of the purchaser to cancel the contract on account of a breach of the conditions thereof, or to act in terms of Clause 23 of GCC.

9. Packing 9.1 The supplier shall provide such packing of the goods as is required to prevent their damage or deterioration during transit to their final destination, as indicated in the contract. The packing shall be sufficient to wi ths tand , without limitation, rough handling during transit and exposure to extreme temperatures, salt and precipitation during transit, and open storage. Packing, case size and weights shall take into consideration, where appropriate, the remoteness of the goods’ final destination and the absence of heavy handling facilities at all points in transit.

9.2 The packing, marking, and documentation within and outside the packages shall comply strictly with such special requirements as shall be expressly provided for in the contract, including additional requirements, if any, specified in SCC, and in any subsequent instructions ordered by the purchaser.

10. Delivery and documents

10.1 Delivery of the goods shall be made by the supplier in accordance with the terms specified in the contract. The details of shipping and/or other documents to be furnished by the supplier are specified in SCC.

10.2 Documents to be submitted by the supplier are specified in SCC

11. Insurance 11.1 The goods supplied under the contract shall be fully insured in a freely convertible currency against loss or damage incidental to manufacture or acquisition, transportation, storage and delivery in the manner specified in the SCC

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12. Transportation 12.1 Should a price other than an all-inclusive delivered price be required, this shall be specified in the SCC.

13. Incidental services

13.1 The supplier may be required to provide any or all of the following

services, including additional services, if any, specified in SCC:

(a) Performance or supervision of on-site assembly and/or commissioning of the supplied goods;

(b) furnishing of tools required for assembly and/or maintenance of the supplied goods;

(c) furnishing of a detailed operations and maintenance manual

for each appropriate unit of the supplied goods;

(d) performance or supervision or maintenance and/or repair of the supplied goods, for a period of time agreed by the parties, provided that this service shall not relieve the supplier of any warranty obligations under this contract; and

(e) training of the purchaser’s personnel, at the supplier’s plant and/or on-site, in assembly start-up, operation, maintenance, and/or repair of the supplied goods.

13.2 Prices charged by the supplier for incidental services, if not included in the contract price for the goods, shall be agreed upon in advance by the parties and shall not exceed the prevailing rates charged to other parties by the supplier for similar services.

14. Spare parts 14.1 As specified in SCC, the supplier may be required to provide any or all of the following materials, notifications, and information pertaining to spare parts manufactured or distributed by the supplier:

(a) such spare parts as the purchaser may elect to purchase from the supplier, provided that this election shall not relieve the supplier of any warranty obligations under the contract; and

(b) in the event of termination of production of the spare parts:

(i) Advance notification to the purchaser of the pending termination, in sufficient time to permit the purchaser to procure needed requirements; and

(ii) following such termination, furnishing at no cost to the purchaser, the blueprints, drawings, and specifications of the spare parts, if requested.

15. Warranty 15.1 The supplier warrants that the goods supplied under the contract are new, unused, of the most recent or current models, and that they incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials unless provided otherwise in the contract. The supplier further warrants that all goods supplied under this contract shall have no defect, arising from design, materials, or workmanship (except when the design and/or material is required by the purchaser’s specifications) or from any act or omission of the supplier, that may develop under normal use of the supplied goods in the conditions prevailing in the country of final destination.

15.2 This warranty shall remain valid for twelve (12) months after the goods, or any portion thereof as the case may be, have been delivered to and accepted at the final destination indicated in the contract, or for eighteen (18) months after the date of shipment from the port or place of loading in the source country, whichever period concludes earlier, unless specified otherwise in SCC.

15.3 The purchaser shall promptly notify the supplier in writing of

any claims arising under this warranty.

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15.4 Upon receipt of such notice, the supplier shall, within the period specified in SCC and with all reasonable speed, repair or replace the defective goods or parts thereof, without costs to the purchaser.

15.5 If the supplier, having been notified, fails to remedy the defect(s) within the period specified in SCC, the purchaser may proceed to take such remedial action as may be necessary, at the supplier’s risk and expense and without prejudice to any other rights which the purchaser may have against the supplier under the contract.

16. Payment 16.1 The method and conditions of payment to be made to the supplier under this contract shall be specified in SCC.

16.2 The supplier shall furnish the purchaser with an invoice accompanied by a copy of the delivery note and upon fulfilment of other obligations stipulated in the contract.

16.3 Payments shall be made promptly by the purchaser, but in no case later than thirty (30) days after submission of an invoice or claim by the supplier.

16.4 Payment will be made in Rand unless otherwise stipulated in SCC

17. Prices 17.1 Prices charged by the supplier for goods delivered and services performed under the contract shall not vary from the prices quoted by the supplier in his bid, with the exception of any price adjustments authorized in SCC or in the purchaser’s request for bid validity extension, as the case may be.

18. Contract amendments

18.1 No variation in or modification of the terms of the contract shall be made except by written amendment signed by the parties concerned.

19. Assignment 19.1 The supplier shall not assign, in whole or in part, its obligations to perform under the contract, except with the purchaser’s prior written consent.

20. Subcontracts 20.1 The supplier shall notify the purchaser in writing of all subcontracts awarded under this contract if not already specified in the bid. Such notification, in the original bid or later, shall not relieve the supplier from any liability or obligation under the contract.

21. Delays in the supplier’s performance

21.1 Delivery of the goods and performance of services shall be made by the supplier in accordance with the time schedule prescribed by the purchaser in the contract.

21.2 If at any time during performance of the contract, the supplier or its subcontractor(s) should encounter conditions impeding timely delivery of the goods and performance of services, the supplier shall promptly notify the purchaser in writing of the fact of the delay, its likely duration and its cause(s). As soon as practicable after receipt of the supplier’s notice, the purchaser shall evaluate the situation and may at his discretion extend the supplier’s time for performance, with or without the imposition of penalties, in which case the extension shall be ratified by the parties by amendment of contract.

21.3 No provision in a contract shall be deemed to prohibit the obtaining of supplies or services from a national department, provincial department, or a local authority.

21.4 The right is reserved to procure outside of the contract small quantities or to have minor essential services executed if an emergency arises, the supplier’s point of supply is not situated at or near the place where the supplies are required, or the supplier’s s e r v i c e s are not readily available.

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supplier liable to the imposition of penalties, pursuant to GCC Clause 22, unless an extension of time is agreed upon pursuant to GCC Clause 21.2 without the application of penalties.

21.6 Upon any delay beyond the delivery period in the case of a supplies contract, the purchaser shall, without cancelling the contract, be entitled to purchase supplies of a similar quality and up to the same quantity in substitution of the goods not supplied in conformity with the contract and to return any goods delivered later at the supplier’s expense and risk, or to cancel the contract and buy such goods as may be required to complete the contract and without prejudice to his other rights, be entitled to claim damages from the supplier.

22. Penalties 22.1 Subject to GCC Clause 25, if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within the period(s) specified in the contract, the purchaser shall, without prejudice to its other remedies under the contract, deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services using the current prime interest rate calculated for each day of the delay until actual delivery or performance. The purchaser may also consider termination of the contract pursuant to GCC Clause 23.

23. Termination for default

23.1 The purchaser, without prejudice to any other remedy for breach of contract, by written notice of default sent to the supplier, may terminate this contract in whole or in part.

(a) if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods within the period(s) specified in the contract, or within any extension thereof granted by the purchaser pursuant to GCC Clause 21.2;

(b) if the Supplier fails to perform any other obligation(s) under the contract; or

(c) if the supplier, in the judgment of the purchaser, has

engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for

or in executing the contract.

23.2 In the event the purchaser terminates the contract in whole or in part, the purchaser may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it deems appropriate, goods, works or services similar to those undelivered, and the supplier shall be liable to the purchaser for any excess costs for such similar goods, works or services. However, the supplier shall continue performance of the contract to the extent not terminated.

23.3 Where the purchaser terminates the contract in whole or in part, the purchaser may decide to impose a restriction penalty on the supplier by prohibiting such supplier from doing business with the public sector for a period not exceeding 10 years.

23.4 If a purchaser intends imposing a restriction on a supplier or any person associated with the supplier, the supplier will be allowed a time period of not more than fourteen (14) days to provide reasons why the envisaged restriction should not be imposed. Should the supplier fail to respond within the stipulated fourteen (14) days the purchaser may regard the intended penalty as not objected against and may impose it on the supplier.

23.5 Any restriction imposed on any person by the Accounting Officer / Authority will, at the discretion of the Accounting Officer / Authority, also be applicable to any other enterprise or any partner, manager, director or other person who wholly or partly exercises or exercised or may exercise control over the enterprise

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of the first-mentioned person, and with which enterprise or person the first-mentioned person, is or was in the opinion of the Accounting Officer / Authority actively associated.

23.6 If a restriction is imposed, the purchaser must, within five (5) working days of such imposition, furnish the National Treasury, with the following information:

(i) the name and address of the supplier and / or person

restricted by the purchaser;

(ii) the date of commencement of the restriction (iii) the period of restriction; and (iv) the reasons for the restriction.

These details will be loaded in the National Treasury’s central database of suppliers or persons prohibited from doing business with the public sector.

23.7 If a court of law convicts a person of an offence as contemplated in sections 12 or 13 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, No. 12 of 2004, the court may also rule that such person’s name be endorsed on the Register for Tender Defaulters. When a person’s name has been endorsed on the Register, the person will be prohibited from doing business with the public sector for a period not less than five years and not more than 10 years. The National Treasury is empowered to determine the period of restriction and each case will be dealt with on its own merits. According to section 32 of the Act the Register must be open to the public. The Register can be perused on the National Treasury website.

24. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties and rights

24.1 When, after the date of bid, provisional payments are required, or anti- dumping or countervailing duties are imposed, or the amount of a provisional payment or anti-dumping or countervailing right is increased in respect of any dumped or subsidized import, the State is not liable for any amount so required or imposed, or for the amount of any such increase. When, after the said date, such a provisional payment is no longer required or any such anti-dumping or countervailing right is abolished, or where the amount of such provisional payment or any such right is reduced, any such favourable difference shall on demand be paid forthwith by the contractor to the State or the State may deduct such amounts from moneys (if any) which may otherwise be due to the contractor in regard to supplies or services which he delivered or rendered, or is to deliver or render in terms of the contract or any other contract or any other amount which may be due to him.

25. Force Majeure 25.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of GCC Clauses 22 and 23, the supplier shall not be liable for forfeiture of its performance security, damages, or termination for default if and to the extent that his delay in performance or other failure to perform his obligations under the contract is the result of an event of force majeure.

25.2 If a force majeure situation arises, the supplier shall promptly notify the purchaser in writing of such condition and the cause thereof. Unless otherwise directed by the purchaser in writing, the supplier shall continue to perform its obligations under the contract as far as is reasonably practical, and shall seek all reasonable alternative means for performance not prevented by the force majeure event.

26. Termination for insolvency

26.1 The purchaser may at any time terminate the contract by giving written notice to the supplier if the supplier becomes bankrupt or otherwise insolvent. In this event, termination will be without

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compensation to the supplier, provided that such termination will not prejudice or affect any right of action or remedy which has accrued or will accrue thereafter to the purchaser.

27. Settlement of Disputes

27.1 If any dispute or difference of any kind whatsoever arises between the purchaser and the supplier in connection with or arising out of the contract, the parties shall make every effort to resolve amicably such dispute or difference by mutual consultation.

27.2 If, after thirty (30) days, the parties have failed to resolve their dispute or difference by such mutual consultation, then either the purchaser or the supplier may give notice to the other party of his intention to commence with mediation. No mediation in respect of this matter may be commenced unless such notice is given to the other party.

27.3 Should it not be possible to settle a dispute by means of mediation, it may be settled in a South African court of law.

27.4 Mediation proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of procedure specified in the SCC.

27.5 Notwithstanding any reference to mediation and/or court proceedings herein

(a) the parties shall continue to perform their respective obligations under the contract unless they otherwise agree; and

(b) the purchaser shall pay the supplier any monies due the supplier.

28. Limitation of liability

28.1 Except in cases of criminal negligence or wilful misconduct, and in

the case of infringement pursuant to Clause 6; (a) the supplier shall not be liable to the purchaser, whether

in contract, tort, or otherwise, for any indirect or consequential

loss or damage, loss of use, loss of production, or loss of

profits or interest costs, provided that this exclusion shall not

apply to any obligation of the supplier to pay penalties and/or

damages to the purchaser; and

(b) the aggregate liability of the supplier to the purchaser,

whether under the contract, in tort or otherwise, shall not

exceed the total contract price, provided that this limitation

shall not apply to the cost of repairing or replacing defective

equipment.

29. Governing

language 29.1 The contract shall be written in English. All correspondence and

other documents pertaining to the contract that is exchanged by the parties shall also be written in English.

30. Applicable law

30.1 The contract shall be interpreted in accordance with South African laws, unless otherwise specified in SCC.

31. Notices 31.1 Every written acceptance of a bid shall be posted to the supplier concerned by registered or certified mail and any other notice to him shall be posted by ordinary mail to the address furnished in his bid or to the address notified later by him in writing and such posting shall be deemed to be proper service of such notice.

31.2 The time mentioned in the contract documents for performing any act after such aforesaid notice has been given, shall be reckoned from the date of posting of such notice.

32. Taxes and duties

32.1 A foreign supplier shall be entirely responsible for all taxes, stamp duties, license fees, and other such levies imposed outside the purchaser’s country.

32.2 A local supplier shall be entirely responsible for all taxes, duties, license fees, etc., incurred until delivery of the contracted goods to the purchaser.

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32.3 No contract shall be concluded with any bidder whose tax matters are not in order. Prior to the award of a bid the Department must be in possession of a tax clearance certificate, submitted by the bidder. This certificate must be an original issued by the South African Revenue Services.

33. National Industrial Participation (NIP) Programme

33.1 The NIP Programme administered by the Department of Trade and Industry shall be applicable to all contracts that are subject to the NIP obligation.

34. Prohibition of Restrictive practices

34.1 In terms of section 4 (1) (b) (iii) of the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998, as amended, an agreement between, or concerted practice by, firms, or a decision by an association of firms, is prohibited if it is between parties in a horizontal relationship and if a bidder (s) is / are or a contractor(s) was / were involved in collusive bidding (or bid rigging).

34.2 If a bidder(s) or contractor(s), based on reasonable grounds or evidence obtained by the purchaser, has / have engaged in the restrictive practice referred to above, the purchaser may refer the matter to the Competition Commission for investigation and possible imposition of administrative penalties as contemplated in the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998.

34.3

If a bidder(s) or contractor(s), has / have been found guilty by the Competition Commission of the restrictive practice referred to above, the purchaser may, in addition and without prejudice to any other remedy provided for, invalidate the bid(s) for such item(s) offered, and / or terminate the contract in whole or part, and / or restrict the bidder(s) or contractor(s) from conducting business with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10) years and / or claim damages from the bidder(s) or contractor(s) concerned.

………………………………………… ………………………………… Signature Date

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SECTION 7 CHECKLIST OF BIDDING DOCUMENTATION BEFORE SUBMITTING NB!! PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT ALL STANDARD BIDDING (SBD) FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL. Has the following forms and documents completed, signed and submitted with your proposal?

Document that must be

submitted

Attached yes / no

Invitation to Bid – SBD 1

Tax Status Tax Clearance Certificate

Declaration of Interest – SBD 4

Preference Point Claim Form –

SBD 6.1

Declaration of Bidder’s Past

Supply Chain Management

Practices – SBD 8

Certificate of Independent Bid

Determination – SBD 9

Registration on Central Supplier

Database (CSD

Pricing Schedule

Financial information; Reviewed or audited, Financial statements which include amongst others the following documents: • Statement of financial

position; • Statement of financial

performance; • Cash-flow statement; and

Notes

A signed General Conditions

contract with initials on each

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